Guadeloupe: Winter Field Study
INT 295F: Guadeloupe - A Journey Through French Caribbean’s History and Heritage
Join us on this field study to Guadeloupe, where you'll explore the island's rich history and diverse culture. Situated at the crossroad of the Africa, the Americas, and Europe, Guadeloupe is a unique place to understand the intricate interrelationships between these cultures. This trip offers a chance to learn about Guadeloupe's colonial past, indigenous heritage, and contemporary social issues while fostering intercultural comparisons and connections with your home and/or host country. Through site visits, lectures, and immersive activities, you'll discover and cultivate an appreciation for the island's blended identity and the concept of “creolité” born from these cultural encounters.
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Constance Castillo and Sana Alaya Seghair
- Program Location: Guadeloupe
- Tentative Program Dates: Winter Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
- Course Requirements: 2 projects, daily group reflections/discussions, and post-program reflection and assessment.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 12
- Estimated Program Fee: $4,600
- Program Fee Includes: Round-trip airfare from Miami International Airport (MIA), Tuition, housing, some meals, program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens
- Special Notifications: Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Miami International Airport for the group flight. The program will involve significant walking in areas with uneven ground. Participants will also engage in strenuous activities and use public transit, some of which will require the use of stairs. There will be travel by bus, which may induce motion sickness. Air conditioning will not be offered in all areas. There are water activities. Limited food options are available for those with restricted diets or allergies. Please contact International Programs for more information.
- * All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- ** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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